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@9GDVL6M DisagreementsCounter Argument1yr ago

No one should be working multiple part-time jobs, and then be forced to starve just so they can pay for their own bills they can stay warm, and shower

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 @9GDWFT7 from North Carolina  agreed…1yr1Y

I agree with this statement, the minimum wage should be raised given how much money goes into the military.

 @InsecurePollsterfrom Maine  disagreed…1yr1Y

Military spending contributes to numerous jobs and indirectly affects the economy, so a sudden decrease could have unintended consequences. Also, raising the minimum wage could potentially lead to job losses, as small businesses may struggle to afford the increased labor cost.

 @RelishAriaLibertarian from Massachusetts  disagreed…1yr1Y

We must consider how a higher minimum wage might impact small businesses. For example, a small local bookstore might be barely covering its expenses and a higher minimum wage could force it to lay off employees or even shut down. This could lead to job loss, which could exacerbate the problem we're trying to solve.

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